New Aunt Nellie’s Attic manager Angela Hollis is busily preparing for the first of three yard sales to benefit the thrift store that is sponsored by Hammond Street Senior Center of Bangor.

The first yard sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Aunt Nellie’s Attic-Annex on Route 1A in Holden.

Hollis invites the public to either donate items to the sale or rent tables for $10, with 10 percent of the seller’s proceeds benefiting Aunt Nellie’s.

“We appreciate all donations for the support” of HSSC, Hollis wrote, but she reminds donors that “we cannot accept televisions and computers, for disposal issues.”

Aunt Nellie’s is now officially open, Hollis said, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and is offering a great variety of merchandise at remarkably low prices.

“Aunt Nellie’s has undiscovered treasures in her attic,” Hollis said of items ranging from new merchandise to artwork and pottery created by members of HSSC.

“We also have T-shirts for $1 and sweat shirts for $2, not to mention new books and children’s things,” as well as interesting sports memorabilia, Hollis added.

If you are interested in participating in the yard sale, or want more information about the sale or what is offered at Aunt Nellie’s, visit the store or call Hollis at the Attic, 989-3631, or the Annex, 989-2299.

The Northern New England Chapter of the ALS Association, which addresses amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, invites members of the community to attend an open meeting of the Community Leadership Council of Maine at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, in Jewitt Hall Auditorium at 46 University Drive at the University of Maine at Augusta.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Jay Taylor, director of neurological services of Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

The CLC, according to the association’s press release, “consists of volunteers who work with professional chapter staff to raise awareness about ALS and broaden the reach of services and support programs to assist those living with ALS.”

“Mainers who attend the meeting will learn more about the disease, how to help people with ALS, and how to help the chapter in its outreach and fundraising efforts.”

Preregistration is requested to attend a film viewing and stargazing event at the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. “Seeing in the Dark” is 7-8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the CLC, 30 Venture Way in Bangor.

Jennifer Therrien says attendees will view a 60-minute, state-of-the-art, high-definition, PBS stargazing documentary.

After the film, she wrote, “all are welcome to make star-gazing wheels and learn about the five circumpolar constellations.”

For those who stay past sunset, she added, star viewing will take place after the program.

To register, call 990-2900, ext. 4, or visit www.clcofme.org.

Lyn Smith wants folks to know that the Pittsfield Public Library will hold Big Truck Day from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, across the street from the library in that community.

“Trucks of all shapes and sizes will be … ready for pint-size drivers to climb on, sit in and check out!” Smith wrote.

And while “parent participation is required,” she hopes you won’t miss out on the fun.

The next program for children will be a papermaking presentation by Dan Hill of Madison Paper at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the library.

“Each child will learn about the process of making paper, and will participate by making their own paper,” Smith said.

Lorraine Ross Welch wrote that the Bradford School Reunion is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the New Bradford Town Hall, where Jeff’s Catering of Brewer will serve a barbecue.

“If you are interested in attending,” Welch wrote, “please respond before Monday, July 7.”

You can RSVP by calling Welch at 945-5773 or Marlene Stockwell Coleman at 843-5332.

Nadine Polisky called to tell me that her 93-year-old aunt, Doris Phillips, who has lived most of her life on Annis Road in Hermon where she “raised five children and many grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews,” recently returned home after being hospitalized with pneumonia for more than two weeks.

Polisky believes cards and letters of encouragement would help her aunt “to recover sooner.”

You can send your best wishes to Doris Phillips, 259 Annis Road, Bangor 04401.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; javerill@bangordailynews.net; 990-8288.